“Pasture by the Seine,” created by Alfred Sisley circa 1897, is an artwork rendered in pastel. This piece belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. Currently, it remains in a private collection.
The artwork depicts a tranquil rural scene along the Seine River. In the foreground, two cows are grazing peacefully on the green pasture, attended by a lone shepherd. The river flows gently behind them, separating the pasture from a village in the background. The sky is a brilliant blue with subtle hints of clouds, contributing to the serene ambiance of the piece. Sisley’s use of pastel brings a softness to the work, capturing the light and colors of the countryside with delicate precision.
